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Agricultural Inspectors: H-1B salaries
Standard Occupational Classification 45-2011. 528 labor condition applications; median offered base salary $48,214, middle half $36,962–$52,977.
Applications (LCAs)528
Median offered salary$48,214
Middle half of salaries$36,962–$52,977
10th–90th percentile$32,926–$54,184
By wage level
| Wage level | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | 160 | $33,779 |
| Level II (qualified) | 312 | $49,338 |
| Level III (experienced) | 20 | $60,000 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | 14 | $68,500 |
The Department of Labor sets four prevailing wage levels for each occupation and area, from Level I (entry) to Level IV (fully competent). The employer picks the level that matches the job's requirements.
Employers
| Employer | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Decofrut Inc | 281 | $49,338 |
| Qima US LLC | 83 | $29,349 |
| Nova Produce Inspection Services LLC | 29 | $38,542 |
| Saniglobal Sanitation LLC | 23 | $42,548 |
| KCM Associates, Inc. | 15 | $46,904 |
| Berry Fresh LLC | 13 | $56,200 |
| QC Inspect International LLC | 8 | $33,779 |
| CBV Inspections LLC | 6 | $41,267 |
| Amazon Produce Network L.L.C | 5 | $33,592 |
| Capespan North America LLC | 4 | $57,800 |
| Eastern Propak LLC | 4 | $52,582 |
| Norte&Sur Quality Control Inc. | 4 | $33,716 |
| Forever Fresh LLC | 4 | $59,592 |
| Elite QA Global | 4 | $49,920 |
| Del Monte Fresh Produce Company | 3 | $52,582 |
| Sun Fresh International, LLC | 3 | $65,000 |
| De LaTierra Inspections Inc | 3 | $33,800 |
| Florida Agripower Associates, LLC | 2 | $35,277 |
| Missouri Northern Pecan Growers, LLC | 2 | $52,400 |
| Jac. Vandenberg Inc. | 2 | $67,500 |
| Quality Assured Produce Inspection East LLC | 2 | $55,000 |
| Pure Fresh LLC | 2 | $60,000 |
| Trading Quality Assurance LLC | 2 | $52,000 |
| Summit Produce, Inc. | 2 | $55,000 |
| Central American Produce Inc. | 2 | $44,738 |
| T. M. Kovacevich - Philadelphia, Inc. | 2 | $53,040 |
| GrubMarket, Inc. | 2 | $54,500 |
| New P&L LLC | 2 | $53,383 |
| Quality Assured Produce Inspection | 2 | $59,595 |
| Frello Fresh ,LLC | 1 | $53,851 |
| Richter and Company, Inc. | 1 | $66,000 |
| Qcworldfruit Limited Liability Company | 1 | — |
| BerryFresh LLC | 1 | $47,800 |
| Andean Sun Produce LLC | 1 | $67,000 |
| Giumarra Vineyards Corp | 1 | $71,000 |
| Dole Diversified North America, Inc | 1 | $60,000 |
| AM FRESH North America, Inc. | 1 | $61,425 |
| Chanitos International LLC | 1 | $52,000 |
| Apollo Freight, LLC | 1 | $85,000 |
| Pro Citrus Network, Inc. | 1 | $65,000 |
| Colusa Produce Inspection Services | 1 | $58,386 |
Cities
- Gloucester City, NJ$52,582
- Wilmington, CA$50,420
- Doral, FL$29,349
- Vineland, NJ$38,542
- Miami, FL$39,270
- Kennett Square, PA$45,576
Job titles
- Quality Control Supervisor303
- Agricultural Inspector109
- Quality Control Inspector54
- Produce Quality Control Inspector10
- Quality Control Specialist5
- Quality Control Fruit Inspector5
- Agricultural Inspectors4
- Quality Control Supervisors4
- Quality Control Manager3
- Quality Control3
- Quality Assurance Inspector3
- Quality Assurance Team Leader2
- Agricultural Inspection Managers2
- Agricultural Inspection Manager2
- Agricultural Engineer2
- Quality Control and Inventory Inspector2
- Quality Control Analyst2
- Food Quality & Safety Manager1
- Quality Assurance and Food Safety Compliance Inspector1
- Quality Supervisor1
- Team Leader, Quality Assurance (Port)1
- Quality Control Assurance Manager1
- Quality Assurance Supervisor1
- Quality Control Inspector and Food Safety1
- Agricultural Inspections Supervisor1
- East Coast Warehouse Operations Manager1
- Head of Quality Control1
- Repack Supervisor1
- Manufacturing Quality Assurance Specialist1
- Food Quality and Safety Manager1
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 175 | $45,094 |
| FY2024 | 103 | $47,694 |
| FY2025 | 100 | $52,146 |
| FY2026 | 150 | $52,977 |
Salaries are the lower end of the wage offered on each application, converted to a yearly amount; statistics use certified full-time applications only. An LCA is not a visa approval and one LCA can cover several positions. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, fiscal years 2023–2026 (latest decision Jun 30, 2026).